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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
Baby EIeDhanis.

How the young elephants, in the
large herds, escape from being crushed.
Is something of mystery, as they are
almost continually in motion; but when
q herd is alarmed, the young almost
Immediately disappear. A close OBJ
server would see that each baby was
trotting along directly beneath its
mother, sometimes between her fore
legs.
On the march, when little elephant
is born in herd, they stop O day or
two to allow it time to exercise its lit
tie limbs and gain strength, and then
they press on, the mothers and babies
in front, the old tuskers following in
the rear, but ready to rush forward at
the first alarm. When rocky or hilIy
places are reached, the little ones are
helped up by the mothers, who push
them from behind and in various WAYS
but when a river has to be forded or
swum, a comical sight ensues.
The stream may be very rapid and
rough, as the Indian rivers often are
after rain, and at such a place the
babies would hardly be able to keep
up with the rest; SO the mothers and
fathers help them. At first all plunge
boldly in-both young and old-and
when the old elephants reach deep
water, where they have to swim, the
young scramble upon their backs and
sit astride, sometimes two being seen
in this position. But the very young
elephants often require a little more
care and attention, so they are held
either upon the tusks of the father or
grasped in the trunk of the mother,
and held over or just at the surface of
the water. Such a sight is curious
one, to say the least-the great ele-
plants almost hidden beneath the
water, here and there Young one
seemingly walking on the water, rest
ing upon submerged back, or held |
aloft while the dark waters roar below.
&C. p. Holder, IN 81. Nicholas.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
THE WORLD AT LARGE.

The belief prevails at Washington that tho
Fisheries Commission will not attempt to
formulate general treaty, and that they will
try only to reach an agreement on q protocol
defining anew the meaning of certain clauses
OF the treaty Of 1878 Sir Charles Upper.
Canada's representative ON the Commission,
passed through Chicago on Monday on his
way to Winnipeg He would say nothing as
to what had been done at tho conference, but
he seems to think that the Commissioners
arc in fair way to arrive at a satisfactory
result
GEN. BUTLER sent decided negative in
response to letter asking him if he would
approve of the selection of the Comte do
Paris to deliver tho address at the reunion of
the Army OF the James, which is to be held at
Gettysburg next July. The General refers to
the Counts services in anything but compl-
mentsry terms.
THREE men, one of them New York dc
tective, have been convicted of smuggling to-
bacco into Liverpool inside OF cotton bales
and fined $1,000
THERE were 81. LOG rifles and 5, 900 carbines
manufactured at the Springfield (Mass.)
armory during the last Fl seal year at cost of
s373,62S. A further sum Of sll4,O96 was ex.
pended for repairs
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

In most districts of Great Britain
toads are moderately umerous-more
numerous, indeed, than might be i'm
agined, for they are not animals that
court publicity. In the face of this il
is rather surprising to hear that toads
are now being imported int this coun-
try from Austria. They are packed in
wooden boxes filed with moss, and on
their arrival fetch as much as from $l5
to $40 per 100 Toads have long been
an article of commerce here; in most
well-ordered gardens the visitor will
occasionally be startled by a quaint
apparition on the pathway, puffing'like
an asthmatic old gentleman, and the
suburban market-gardeners and nur-
serymen very frequently have them in
their frames and greenhouses and about
their grounds. But until recently our
horticulturists have been satisfied with
the exertions of the native toads in
Kidding them Of slugs, grubs, and
noxious insects. 1t is possible that the
Austrian toad may be larger and more
voracious than ours, and this may ex-
plain the fact of its importation. At
present it does not seem to have put
In an appearance ut Covent Garden,
where stock of toads and green frogs
is usually kept. At any rate the new
visitant, if only as useful as the native
animal. deserves hearty welcome as
cheap and useful ally of the gar
dener, for not only does the toad live
to an extreme old age but it has the
unusual merit of finding it's own prov
ender and lodging. And beyond this,
1t has much more good-nature in it
than its forbidding exterior would seem
to indicate, and has frequently become
SO tame as to come at call or even at
the sound of q whistle. = London
Globe.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
RAISED A TARIFF TALK.
Congressman Hatch's Motion for o
Holiday Recess Sets the Ball
Rolling.

IN the House of Representatives, on the IGtb
inst, Mr. Hatch, of Missouri, submitted q con.
current resolution that when the two houses
adjourn ON Monday, Dec. 10, they stand adj
Journed until Thursday, Jan. s. Mr. Reed, of
Name, opposed the resolution. He said Con-
gress was lressed upon by serious public
duty, which was the reduction of a surplus
which was coming into tho Treasury in O
manner calculated, under tho manage
ment of tho Treasury Department, to be an
embarrassment to the finances of the country
All were agreed-at least ON the Republican
stde--that this surplus should be reduced, and
the Republican stood ready now to make one
reduction to which the other side was
agreed, and that was in reference to the to-
bncco tax. He hoped that an opportunity
would be given them by. the powers that be,
or were to be, to vote thereon and show to
the country some proper disposition in this
regard II the gentlemen ON the other side
found u somewhat difficult to range them
selves alongside of the recent message, which
had been sent them, that the Republican
could well understand and could give their as
surances OF most profound sympathy. Mr.. Cox
OF New York, commented on what no termed
the sudden conversion OF the gentleman
from Maine. He did not think that there
mad had been such sudden conversion since
He could recall the time when the most eminent
men on the other side of the House had insisted
upon the reduction OF the tariff to prevent the
accumulation OF surplus. Among the rest
had been the gallant man from Maine with the
white plume. Among them had been FRYE
and Hale, insisting in the reduction of the
tax on salt and other articles, except lumber
He would like to see every man in the House
regard this hscnl question outside OF pol
ftics. 1t was business question in every sense
OF the word. There were members of Congress
from Republican States like Minnesota de-
mandtng the reduction of taxes, but this could
not DO done by picking out one article H.
must be general; IL must be stable and permn-
nent. He hoped that when tariff bill was
considered nil parties would unto
and act for the best interests of the whole peo
pie. and not for aggrandZement of one man or
one set of men, or one party Mr.. Mills Of Texas
ton resolution declaring that when the txl
houses adjourned Thursday, Doc % they stand
adjourned until Wednesday, Jan. 4. Mr. Hatch
accepted the substitute, and the resolution as
modified was agreed to-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
Kansas City Real Estate.

First Customer-But this lot on The
corner of Locust and Tenth is twenty
feet below grade, and will be of no use
to me. Why, it would cost 5000 at the
least to fill it up.
Real Estate Agent-That's the very
point. The person who owns the hill
next to You would give a man dollar
foot just to haul his dirt away and
let him down from the clouds.
II. 4. A.-Now, here is just the lot
you want, next to the corner of Locust
and Tenth, and I'll sell il to you at q
bargain.
Second Customer-ButI ha @ looked
at that lot. IL is at least twenty feet
above grade. and there is no wall around
it. It would cost exactly 5000 to
build the wall so as to keep the lot to-
gether.
r. E. A.-Thats III The man next
door has nothing but o hole in the
ground which is perfectly valueless,
and he will pay you dollar Q foot
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
Who PAYS for the BOX I?

at must have cost pretty penny to
have the exterior of the Government
building washed" exclaimed Ed
Pritchard to Opie Read, as they en-
tered the Abbey together.
Yes, and it's all money wasted, said
JEFF, who overheard the remark when
the gentlemen came in the door.
why SOP" asked both men, as if
with one voice.
THE Postoffice is going to be torn
down"
us that SO! What for?" again ques-
toned the couple in Unison.
so that Uncle Sam can find the
letter that never came,'" replied jeff,
reaching beneath the counter and
searching for an unbroken box of
hayanas.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
BY TELEGRAPH.
THE NEWS RECORD.
A Summary of the Eventfal Happen.
:ngs ola Week, as Reported
by Telegraph.
Political, Commercial, and Industrial
News, Fires, Accidents, Crimes,
Suicides, Etc, Etc.
THE VERY LATEST BY TELEGRAPH.
IMPROVEMENT IN BUSINESS.

General Trade Moo Animated, and None
tary Anxieties Are Reported as Disap-
pearing.
X e. Dun 4 Co., in thoir weekly review of
trade, say:
There is a clear though moderate improve
ment In the commercial and industrial outlook,
mainly due TO growing confidence that Con-
gress Will finally do nothing prejudicial to the
business interests. At the Same time IL Is OBJ
served that uncertainty in regard to the action
or Congress- tends TO restrain purchases, and
contributes to tho weakness in some markets.
Monetary anxieties diminish, and speculation in
products abates. The iron production, by many
considered a reliable barometer of business,
falls a little below the unprec edented output
reported Nov l. 1t is held that tho new sales
of rails for next year do not yet aggregate
more than 100 tons, and large buyers still
hold OIL. The dry goods trade, worry moderate
In all branches, is particularly dull In woolens,
ana the stiffness in cotton is attributed to q
scarcity OF ready surplus rather than to
large fresh orders. The boot ana shoe
trade improves, with better Western
and good Southern business, and tho
money checks speculative activity. On call
the supply is abundant and the large demand
Tor money ON time is now fairly met Interior
reports all indicate less monetary pressure,
though the market at some points Is st II
close. Complaints of slow collections continue
put arc less general. Past pressure is reelected,
however, in an unusually large number OF
failures. The business failures during the
week number: For the United States, 254 for
Canada, "a; or n total of 2SS as against 254 for
the previous week. and 2SS for the correspond
iEg week of last year
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
WHEN man gets hat on credit is he not
over his ears in debt Puck.
Cheap Farming Lands South.

1t Is recognized fact that the cheapest
farming lands in America to-day are in the
South, and men of much or moderate
means, looking for real estate Investment, },
or permanent homes, should not fail to
visit the following points. where SO m INV
Northern people are now settling, viz:
Jackson, Tennessee; Aberdeen and Jack
son. Mississippi; Hammond, Crowley,
Jennings, Welsh and Lake Charles, Lou
isidna. Round Trip Tourist tickets, lin
tied to June LIST, 1888, with stop over priv
Ieges south of Cairo, Illinois, are on sale
to New Orleans, Jennings and Lake
Charles. For rates apply to nearest ticket
agent, and be sure your tickets read via the
illinois Central Railroad from Chicago or
St. Louis. For pamphlet entitled South
ern Home Seekers Guide" and circulars
concerning the above named points. adj
dress the undersigned. at Manchester, Iowa.
j. +. MERRY, Gen. West. Pass. AIT.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
THE WESTERN STATES.

A CoNcoEDIA Ras) telegram reports that
IAN armed mob surrounded tho Jail at Leoi,
in Wichita County, Kansas, and made a dos
perato attempt to lynch Thomas Allen, inn
prisoned on the charge Of having been impli-
Gated in the killing Of Coulter and Ransom
Feb "a last John II. Edward, Sheriff Of the
county with Dick Wade his Under shoriff,
was in the Jail at the time The mob broke
in the Jail door and demanded The prisoner.
Their demands being refused By the off,
GERS. the mob opened heavy Gre With Win
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
TIE EASTERN STATES.

An assignment has besn mado by Searle,
Vannoman Co., jobbers of notions and
white goods at Philadelphia They owe $685.
o O, but the amount of their assets is not
known.
The death is announced at Philadelphia of
General I. X Smith, who was chief Of Gen.
eral Grants staff at the close of the war.
HENRY IVES, of railroad notoriety, was ar
rested at New York upon a warrant sworn out
by Julius Dexter, President of the Cincinnati,
Hamilton and Dayton Railroad, alleging that
in June last Ivcs appropriated a draft for
slOO, 900 which belonged to the railroad COM
pany. Ives was held on &25, 900 bail. his sis
ter furnishing security
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
Convention of Republican CLUBS.

THERE were 1853 delegates present at the
convention of Republican clubs which met
in Chickoring Hall, New York, Doc l6, and
800 clubs were represented Sevonty-five
additional clubs were accredited but not
represented The early proceedings of the
convention were presided over by Tenn
porary Chairman Daniel ]. Ryan. As
the cu of Go clubs was called, the
names of tue old party leaders were cheered,
especially the name of Blaine, although it was
noticeable that the Ohio delegation did not
join in this demonstration Resolutions ia
voring coast defenses and the distribution of
tobacco and whisky taxes among the States
were offered and referred re olution OIL
fered by Mr.. Grosvenor, of Ohio, denouncing
@ G. LAMAR and declaring that he ought
not be elevated to tho supreme bench, caused
sensation. Senator Evarts was made per-
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

AN ugly complexion made Nellie fright.
her face was all pimply and rcd,
Though her features were good and her blue
eyes wero bright,
What a plain girl 10 NeIliei- they said.
But now. as by magic. plain Nellie has grown
- AS lair as an artists bright dream;
Her face IL as sweet as the flower new-blbwn.
her cheeks are like peaches and cream.
Az Nellie walks out I'm the fair morning light,
Her beauty attracts every eye,
And as for the people who called her fright,
why, Nellie 10 handsome. they cry.
And the reason Of the change is that Nellie
took Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
which regulated her liver, cleared her com.
plexion, made her blood pure, her breath
sweet her face fair and rosy, and removed
the defects that had obscured her beauty.
Sold by druggists
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
A Popular Thoronghfarn.

Tho Wisconsin Central Line although Q
comparatively new factor in the raj road sys-
TENS OF the Northwest has acquired an envi-
able popularity. Through careful attention
to details, its service is as near perfection as
might be looked for. The train attendants
seem to regard their trusts as individual
property and as result the public is served
par-excelence. Tho road now runs solid
through fast trains between Chicago Milwau-
kee, st Paul and Minneapolis with Pullman's
best and unequtlled dining cars; il also runs
through, solid Shoppers between Chicago, Ash
land, Duluth and the famous mining regions
of Northern Wisconsin and Michigan
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
She Favored Protection.

He was member of the Tariff Club,
and was favorite with his landlady s
daughter.
Are you in favor of protection ?" he
said to the young lady one evening
after q club meeting
Yes, Harry" she responded, so ten
derby that the young man handed in
his resignation the very next day
Washington Critic.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
KILLED AT THE POLLS.
Eight Men Slain in an Election Battle

Eight Men Slain In an Election Battle nj
Jamauive, Mexico-FOrty Wounded.
ADyIcEs from Jamauive, in the southern
part of the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico,
state that there was much trouble there, and
riot during the election Sunday One of the
parties opened the polls, when tho others be-
gan the hight At each of the polls there was
pitched battle, and the ballot-boxes were
overturned or destroyed Eight mon were
killed and over forty wounded The result lie
that the old Mayor will hold over for another
TOR
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
Hebrews In latham

1t is q curious fact that one out of
every nine persons you meet on Broad
way is a Hebrew. They number in
this city about 10000 and with their
wealth and intelligence, if ever or
gained politically as party, would
exert q very strong, if not controlling,
influence on local politics. York
Herald.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
How to Select n Wife.

Good health, good morals, good sense. and
good temper are the four essentials for a
good wife. These are the indispensables.
After them come the minor advantages OF
good looks, accomplishments, family posi-
tion, etc. With the first four, marfiei life
either, it will be in more or less degree fall
ure. Upon good health depends largely good
temper and good looks, and to some extent
good sense also, as the best mind must be
affected more or less by the weaknesses and
whlms attendant on frail health. Young man,
II your wife is falling into a state of invalid.
ism, first Of all try to restore her to health II
she is troubled with facilitating female weak
nesses, buy Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescrip-
ton. IL will cure her
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

Consumption, and wasting in children, SCOTS
Emulsion Of Pure Cod Liver Oil with Hypo-
phosphites is most valuable food and medi-
cine. 1t creates an appetite for food, strength
ems the nervous system, and builds mn the
body Please read: IL tried SCOTS Emulsion
on young man whom physicians at mes
gave, up hope Sine, he began using the
Emulsion his cough has ceased, gained flesh
life will be prolonged many years. "-JoHN
SULLIVAN Hospital Steward, Morganza, Pa
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

y II .
Hence, the force ofthe following voluntary let
ter, which is based upon the conscientious con
vicuon formed from the long and cautious
experience OF leading drug house of Boston.
represents in every line a most important
and valued revelation: Boston July II.
lSS7.-The Charles A. Vogelcr Co-Gentle-
men Many preparations are placed before
the public, and for a time at least they have
a large but temporary sale-large, because OF
the extensive advertising; temporary as the
suffering class soon realize that the COM
pound possesses but little merit. Not so with
81. Jacobs Oil. Its success has been constant
from the start, and to-day we regard il as one
OF those standard remedies that our trade
consider as absolutely essential 10 always
carry In their stock. Personal experience
and the good words OF the druggists of New
England all tend to prove that each year will
add to its sale and we'll deserved popularity.
Signed, Doolittle & Smith" Taking the
many cases Of cure, published by the pro-
prietors, examples are given of its unvarying
ELECTS in the worst chronic cases, and there
Is nothing in trade which can approach it's
efficacy.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
The Drama

"THE Still Alarm" will occupy the boards of
McVicker's Iheater, Chicago, another week.
1t has proved an attractive card. On Mon
day, Dec. ~, Mr. Henry Irving, Miss Ellen
Terry and the Lycoum Company will open at
McVicker's in "Faust" The appearance of
these artists is looked forward to with much
interest by Chicago theater-goers.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

The possessions of the German East
African Company include an area of
100000 German-tbat is, rather more
than 500, 900 English-square miles,
equal to the aggregate areas OF France,
Germany, and the Austro- Hungarian
Empire.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

the indefinite postponsment and delay OF cases
by. appeal, and will result in bringing TO a
speedy test the virtue OF the Iowa prohibitory
law and the power OF that sentiment which sus-
tains IL. This also cuts away from the brewers
ali prospect OF securing doIava
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

PEOPLE who are MT acqu tinted with
grief never saw a superior man show o
o woman how TO sharpen lead pencil.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
CONSUMPTION surely Cured.

To the Editor PLEASE inform your readers
that have positive remedy for the above
named disease. BY its timely use thousands OF
hopeless cases have been permanently cured /
shall be glad to send two bottles of my remedy
FREE to any of your readers who have consump-
ton IL they will sond me their Express and
p. o. address. Respectfully,
7. A. SLOCUM. NJ. c.. 18l Pearl ST., M
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

You should never tease blackbirds.
They are apt to get raven mad.-Pitts-
burg Chronicle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

PTRcE's Pleasant Purgative Pellets Possess
Powerful Potency, Pass Painlessly, Promote
Physical Prosperity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

THERE is one tie-up that everyone can
approve of, and that Is marriag BIO Jton
H0Qf
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

For Throat Diseases and Coughs
use BROWNS BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs Like all
really good things, they arc initiated The
genuine are sold only in bO1e&
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

There is really no

heio - icdiiy no
profit in recon-
mendingthe WORTH
less, for The reac-
ton in the minds
Of those who buy
and are deceived is
pointedly against
everything sold by
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22

uIuV WORK FOR ANOTHER. or. ON small
NM salary Why continue working on n
""s worn-out farm2 Why try 10 secure a
living from such high-prioed or heavily mort.
gaget farms2 Why work on rented land? Why
not start for yourself? Why not secure at ones,
some OF the low-priced but very fertile and
well-located lands adjacent 10 railroads now 10
be obtained by those going 20 Northern Dakota
net pront per acre than on tho high-priced or
wosn-out land you now occupy? Why not 40
ana look the situation over, and sec for YOUR
which will be sent free II you will address
y; n WARREN, Gen. Pass. Agt., ST. Paul,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
CURES ALL HuMnRS.

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
TOads.

just % let him have the dirt you don't
want, to fill il up.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1887-12-22
In General Debility, EmacIatIon,

"A NEGRO barber-shop must be q grea,
place for wool gathering.-Puck.